Charlie is Four!

Yesterday was Charlie's Birthday. He turned four. This was a fun one for us because it was the first year he's actually anticipated his birthday...instead of just waking up one morning to find presents like in years past. He counted down the days and was so excited about turning four. The day started off with a bang at 6:15 when everyone woke up, but then deteriorated a bit as we had to wait until Dad came home from seminary at 7:45 before any presents could be opened.



Luckily, the teeter-totter was to big too wrap, so the kids got to enjoy this for a while during the wait.

Finally, dad came home and presents were opened...everything was enjoyed...especially the Luigi costume (worn throughout the rest of the day).

Then, off the three older kids went to school, and Charlie and I stayed home and decorated his cake. (I got this edible and personalized cake image from an ebay seller for about $8.00 with shipping. Definitely the least work/biggest reward type of cake to decorate. We just frosted the cake and stuck the image down. My kids were SO impressed.



With the 6:15 wake-up call, "quiet time" turned into nap time, and while Charlie took a birthday snooze, everyone else took full advantage....

Harry accessorized with Charlie's Indiana Jones whip and gun,


And John hungrily eyed the cake....

But finally, everyone got home from school and work, and we celebrated with Charlie's favorite dinner of Pokemon Mac and Cheese. (His first choice was cinnamon rolls, but I explained that that might be a better choice for a birthday breakfast celebration). More presents were opened, candles blown out, and cake enjoyed. Birthday success!